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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.47, 987.88 and 293.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.47, 987.88 and 293.17 is: 439.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.47 : 987.88 = 293.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.47/987.88 = 293.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.47x = 987.88 × 293.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.47x = 289,616.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,616.05/658.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.83

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